Enter the offset and multiplier into the calculator to determine the travel. The travel is the actual distance the pipe needs to be cut to create the offset.
Offset Multiplier Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the travel distance for an offset.
T = O * M
Variables:
- T is the travel distance (inches)
- O is the offset (inches)
- M is the multiplier
To calculate the travel distance, multiply the offset by the multiplier.
What is an Offset Multiplier?
An offset multiplier is a factor used in piping and conduit installation to determine the length of pipe needed to create an offset. An offset is a change in direction in the pipe run that is not 90 degrees. The multiplier corresponds to the angle of the offset and is used to calculate the travel, which is the actual length of pipe that needs to be cut and bent to achieve the desired offset.
How to Calculate Travel Distance?
The following steps outline how to calculate the travel distance for an offset.
- First, determine the offset (O) in inches.
- Next, determine the multiplier (M) associated with the angle of the offset.
- Next, gather the formula from above = T = O * M.
- Finally, calculate the travel distance (T) in inches.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Offset (O) = 6 inches
Multiplier (M) = 2.5
